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Cucumber Pasta Salad

This cucumber pasta salad with ranch dressing is a fresh and tasty side dish, potluck or bbq contribution.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 304kcal

Ingredients

For the ranch dressing

  • ½ teaspoon vinegar, white, white wine or apple cider
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) unsweetened plant-based milk, I use soy
  • ½ cup (125 ml) vegan mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the cucumber pasta salad

  • 9 oz (250 grams) elbow pasta
  • 2 medium cucumbers, I use field, “regular” cucumbers
  • ½ red onion
  • Salt for the water

Instructions

  • Combine the vinegar and plant-based milk in a measuring cup or bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine the mayo and all the spices and seasonings for the ranch dressing in a bowl. Pour in the milk and mix well. Refrigerate to allow the flavors to combine.
  • Bring a large pot of water the the boil and add a good pinch of salt.
  • Cook the pasta until just past al dente and tender all the way through.
  • While the pasta is cooking peel the cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Slice them into half to one inch half moon pieces.
  • Thinly slice the red onion.
  • When the pasta is ready, drain it in a colander and rinse it with cool water. Shake the colander well to remove as much water as possible.
  • In a large bowl combine the pasta, cucumbers, red onion and ranch dressing.
  • This pasta salad is best served immediately at room temperature or within 30 minutes. However, if you need to make this ahead of time, only add half the dressing to the salad until you’re ready to serve. Then stir in the other half.
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Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 659IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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